Stocking schedule pages cover state-specific guidance and licensed hatchery contacts.
Farm Pond Fishing
How do I stock a new farm pond?
The standard recommendation: stock fathead minnows in fall to establish a forage base, add 500 bluegill per acre in early spring, then add 50-100 largemouth bass per acre 4-6 months later. The lag lets bluegill establish and reproduce before bass arrive. State extension services and licensed hatcheries provide species-specific stocking advice.
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